Miguel Antonio Barzaga Leyva

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervised and directed industrial painting crews, assigning daily work activities and ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinated surface preparation operations including abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning, hand tool cleaning, solvent cleaning, and pressure washing in accordance with SSPC/NACE standards.
• Inspected and verified surface cleanliness and anchor profile using replica tape (Testex), surface profile gauges, dust test kits, soluble salt contamination test kits (Bresle Method), dew point meter, hygrometer, infrared surface thermometer, and digital thermometer.
• Monitored environmental conditions including ambient temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity, and dew point before and during coating application.
• Oversaw the application of epoxy, zinc-rich primers, polyurethane, acrylic, phenolic, vinyl ester, inorganic zinc silicate, and fireproofing coatings using airless spray pumps (Graco, WIWA), conventional spray equipment, plural-component systems, brushes, and rollers.
• Verified coating thickness using Wet Film Thickness (WFT) gauges and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) gauges (PosiTector/Elcometer), ensuring compliance with project specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Performed visual inspections for coating defects such as runs, sags, holidays, pinholes, overspray, blistering, and inadequate coverage before releasing work for QC inspection.
• Coordinated with Quality Control inspectors for hold points, final inspections, adhesion testing, holiday detection, and documentation of completed work.
• Managed coating materials, reducers, thinners, catalysts, hardeners, and mixing ratios according to manufacturer’s Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintained and troubleshot painting equipment including airless pumps, spray guns, pressure pots, hoses, nozzles, compressors, moisture separators, and blast pots to ensure continuous operation.
• Conducted daily toolbox meetings, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and enforced compliance with confined space, hot work, fall protection, respiratory protection, and PPE requirements.
• Prepared daily progress reports, manpower allocation, material consumption reports, and coordinated activities with the construction, scaffolding, insulation, and Quality Control departments to achieve project milestones.

Reference:

• GF Jose F. Gonzalez 305-619-5516

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Surface preparation through cleaning, degreasing, sanding, and abrasive blasting (sandblasting / grit blasting using garnet or steel grit) prior to coating application.
• Application of industrial coating systems such as epoxy primers, zinc-rich primers, polyurethane topcoats, and high-build epoxy coatings for corrosion protection in structural steel, piping, and industrial equipment.
• Use of specialized equipment including airless spray systems (Graco / Titan pumps), conventional spray guns (HVLP/pressure pot systems), rollers, and brushes for touch-up and detail work.
• Measurement and control of wet and dry film thickness (WFT/DFT) using gauges such as Elcometer to ensure compliance with project specifications and coating manufacturer requirements.
• Interpretation of painting procedures, technical data sheets (TDS), and coating specifications, ensuring correct mixing ratios, pot life control, and curing times.
• Protection and masking of equipment, valves, flanges, and work areas using plastic sheeting, masking tape, and protective covers prior to coating application.
• Visual inspection of surface preparation and finished coatings to identify defects such as runs, pinholes, overspray, or inadequate coverage, performing necessary touch-ups.
• Strict compliance with industrial safety regulations, including confined space procedures when required, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirators, coveralls, gloves, safety goggles, and fall protection equipment.
• Coordination with coating inspectors (NACE/AMPP or QC personnel) and other trades to ensure adherence to project quality standards and timely completion of work.

Reference:

• Superintendent Erick Llanes 281-627-0871

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performed abrasive blasting on steel structures, piping, vessels, and equipment using sand, steel grit, garnet, and other approved blasting media to achieve the required surface profile.
• Prepared surfaces by removing rust, mill scale, old coatings, grease, and contaminants in accordance with SSPC/NACE standards.
• Applied protective coating systems including zinc primers, epoxy, polyurethane, and finish coats using airless spray equipment, conventional spray guns, brushes, and rollers.
• Mixed coatings, catalysts, hardeners, and reducers following manufacturer specifications and Technical Data Sheets (TDS).
• Measured wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT) using coating gauges to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Conducted visual inspections to identify coating defects such as holidays, runs, sags, pinholes, and overspray, performing repairs when required.
• Operated and maintained blast pots, air compressors, airless spray pumps, hoses, nozzles, moisture separators, and related blasting and painting equipment.
• Masked and protected adjacent equipment, valves, flanges, and instrumentation before blasting and painting operations.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area while complying with company safety policies, confined space procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Worked closely with Quality Control inspectors and supervisors to ensure all blasting and coating activities met client specifications and project quality standards.

Reference

• Superintendent Omar Rodriguez 832-401-0001

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision and coordination of industrial painting crews during surface preparation, coating application, and finishing activities on structural steel, piping, tanks, industrial equipment, and concrete structures.
• Planning and assigning daily work activities to painters, blasters, and helpers to ensure productivity, quality, and compliance with project schedules.
• Reading and interpreting isometric drawings, piping layouts, coating maps, and engineering drawings to identify work scope, coating systems, line numbers, and project specifications.
• Verification of surface preparation methods such as cleaning, degreasing, sanding, abrasive blasting (garnet, steel grit, or sandblasting), and hydroblasting prior to coating application.
• Oversight of the application of industrial coating systems including epoxy primers, zinc-rich primers, polyurethane topcoats, vinyl ester coatings, and other high-performance protective coatings for corrosion control.
• Supervision of internal and external coating applications on atmospheric storage tanks, pressure vessels, process piping, and structural steel.
• Management of tank lining installations using epoxy, novolac epoxy, vinyl ester, and other chemical-resistant lining systems for storage tanks and containment areas.
• Supervision of surface preparation and coating application on concrete floors, foundations, secondary containment areas, and process structures using epoxy flooring systems, sealers, and protective concrete coatings.
• Coordination and supervision of shrink wrap containment systems for blasting and painting operations to provide environmental protection, weather protection, and debris containment in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitoring correct use of equipment such as airless spray systems (Graco/WIWA/Titan), conventional spray guns, blast pots, air compressors, rollers, and brushes, ensuring proper setup and operation.
• Quality control supervision including inspection of Wet Film Thickness (WFT), Dry Film Thickness (DFT), surface profile, ambient conditions, dew point, and relative humidity using calibrated instruments such as Elcometer and PosiTector gauges.
• Review and enforcement of coating procedures, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and manufacturer requirements, including mixing ratios, pot life, induction time, and curing conditions.
• Coordination with QC inspectors (NACE/AMPP or client representatives) to ensure all work meets required quality standards and inspection hold points are satisfied.
• Enforcement of safety regulations on site, including confined space entry procedures, hot work coordination, fall protection, and strict compliance with PPE requirements.
• Training and mentoring of painting personnel to improve technical skills, safety awareness, and productivity performance.
• Reporting daily progress, manpower utilization, material consumption, project status, and non-conformities to project management.
• Ensuring proper protection and masking of equipment, valves, flanges, instrumentation, and sensitive areas prior to blasting and coating operations.

Intumescent Fireproofing Experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performed surface preparation for intumescent fireproofing systems, including cleaning, abrasive blasting, and verification of coating readiness in accordance with project specifications.
• Applied epoxy intumescent fireproofing materials to structural steel using airless spray equipment, ensuring the required fire-resistance rating was achieved.
• Measured and documented Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) using calibrated gauges to verify compliance with manufacturer specifications and client requirements.
• Mixed multi-component intumescent coatings following Technical Data Sheets (TDS), maintaining proper mixing ratios, induction times, and pot life.
• Performed stripe coating on welds, bolts, edges, and difficult-to-coat areas before full application of the fireproofing system.
• Conducted visual inspections to identify defects such as sags, runs, cracking, mud cracking, pinholes, or insufficient film build, completing repairs when required.
• Coordinated with Quality Control inspectors during hold points, thickness verification, adhesion testing, and final acceptance inspections.
• Applied approved sealer and topcoat systems over cured intumescent coatings where specified for UV protection, moisture resistance, and long-term durability.
• Operated and maintained airless spray pumps, plural-component equipment, hoses, spray guns, and related application equipment.
• Followed all safety requirements, including confined space procedures, fall protection, respiratory protection, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing fireproofing activities.

References:

• Sup: Gerardo Weeks 512-658-5648
• Sup: Oscar Moreno 832-401-1319
• GF: Jose Nunez 832-672-9624

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision and coordination of industrial painting crews during surface preparation, coating application, and finishing activities on structural steel, piping, tanks, and industrial equipment.
• Planning and assigning daily work activities to painters, blasters, and helpers to ensure productivity, quality, and compliance with project schedules.
• Verification of surface preparation methods such as cleaning, degreasing, sanding, and abrasive blasting (garnet, steel grit, or sandblasting) prior to coating application.
• Oversight of the application of industrial coating systems including epoxy primers, zinc-rich primers, polyurethane topcoats, and high-performance protective coatings for corrosion control.
• Monitoring correct use of equipment such as airless spray systems (Graco / Titan), conventional spray guns, rollers, and brushes, ensuring proper setup and operation.
• Quality control supervision including inspection of Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) using calibrated instruments such as Elcometer gauges, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Review and enforcement of coating procedures, technical data sheets (TDS), and manufacturer requirements, including mixing ratios, pot life, and curing conditions.
• Coordination with QC inspectors (NACE/AMPP or client representatives) to ensure all work meets required quality standards and inspection hold points are satisfied.
• Enforcement of safety regulations on site, including confined space entry procedures, hot work coordination, and strict compliance with PPE requirements (respirators, harnesses, protective clothing, etc.).
• Training and mentoring of painting personnel to improve technical skills, safety awareness, and productivity performance.
• Reporting daily progress, manpower utilization, material consumption, and any non-conformities to project management.
• Ensuring proper protection and masking of equipment, valves, flanges, and sensitive areas prior to coating operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervised and directed industrial painting crews, assigning daily work activities and ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinated surface preparation operations including abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning, hand tool cleaning, solvent cleaning, and pressure washing in accordance with SSPC/NACE standards.
• Inspected and verified surface cleanliness and anchor profile using replica tape (Testex), surface profile gauges, dust test kits, soluble salt contamination test kits (Bresle Method), dew point meter, hygrometer, infrared surface thermometer, and digital thermometer.
• Monitored environmental conditions including ambient temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity, and dew point before and during coating application.
• Oversaw the application of epoxy, zinc-rich primers, polyurethane, acrylic, phenolic, vinyl ester, inorganic zinc silicate, and fireproofing coatings using airless spray pumps (Graco, WIWA), conventional spray equipment, plural-component systems, brushes, and rollers.
• Verified coating thickness using Wet Film Thickness (WFT) gauges and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) gauges (PosiTector/Elcometer), ensuring compliance with project specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Performed visual inspections for coating defects such as runs, sags, holidays, pinholes, overspray, blistering, and inadequate coverage before releasing work for QC inspection.
• Coordinated with Quality Control inspectors for hold points, final inspections, adhesion testing, holiday detection, and documentation of completed work.
• Managed coating materials, reducers, thinners, catalysts, hardeners, and mixing ratios according to manufacturer’s Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintained and troubleshot painting equipment including airless pumps, spray guns, pressure pots, hoses, nozzles, compressors, moisture separators, and blast pots to ensure continuous operation.
• Conducted daily toolbox meetings, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and enforced compliance with confined space, hot work, fall protection, respiratory protection, and PPE requirements.
• Prepared daily progress reports, manpower allocation, material consumption reports, and coordinated activities with the construction, scaffolding, insulation, and Quality Control departments to achieve project milestones.

Refernces:

• Daniel Cano 409-457-6675

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performed abrasive blasting on structural steel, piping, tanks, vessels, and industrial equipment using garnet, steel grit, and other approved blasting media to achieve the required surface profile.
• Prepared surfaces by removing rust, mill scale, old coatings, grease, and contaminants in accordance with SSPC/NACE standards.
• Applied protective coating systems including zinc-rich primers, epoxy coatings, polyurethane topcoats, inorganic zinc, and other corrosion-resistant coatings using airless spray equipment, conventional spray guns, brushes, and rollers.
• Mixed paints, catalysts, hardeners, and reducers in accordance with manufacturer specifications, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and project requirements.
• Measured Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) using calibrated coating gauges to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conducted visual inspections to identify coating defects such as holidays, runs, sags, pinholes, and overspray, performing touch-ups and repairs when required.
• Installed and removed industrial insulation systems on piping, cryogenic lines, vessels, tanks, and process equipment using fiberglass, mineral wool, calcium silicate, PIR, and cellular glass insulation materials.
• Performed Painting Under Insulation (PUI) and corrosion protection for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) prevention by preparing surfaces and applying approved coating systems before insulation installation.
• Installed and aligned cold shoes, pipe supports, insulated pipe supports, vapor barriers, and moisture barriers for cryogenic and low-temperature piping systems in accordance with engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Performed insulation work on LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) facilities, including cryogenic piping, valves, fittings, process equipment, and storage systems while maintaining thermal integrity and condensation control.
• Installed aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metal jacketing, banding systems, and weatherproof cladding to protect insulation systems from moisture, mechanical damage, and environmental exposure.
• Operated and maintained blast pots, air compressors, airless spray pumps, spray guns, hoses, nozzles, moisture separators, and related blasting and painting equipment.
• Protect adjacent equipment, valves, flanges, instruments, and sensitive areas by masking and covering surfaces before blasting and coating operations.
• Worked closely with Quality Control inspectors to verify coating quality and ensure all blasting, painting, insulation, and cryogenic insulation activities met client specifications and project standards.

• Maintained a clean and organized work area while following company safety procedures, confined space requirements, fall protection practices, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Reference:

• GF Alejandro Gonzalez 832-630-1913

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performed abrasive blasting on structural steel, piping, tanks, vessels, and industrial equipment using garnet, steel grit, and other approved blasting media to achieve the required surface profile.
• Prepared surfaces by removing rust, mill scale, old coatings, grease, and contaminants in accordance with SSPC/NACE standards.
• Applied protective coating systems including zinc-rich primers, epoxy coatings, polyurethane topcoats, inorganic zinc, and other corrosion-resistant coatings using airless spray equipment, conventional spray guns, brushes, and rollers.
• Mixed paints, catalysts, hardeners, and reducers in accordance with manufacturer specifications, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and project requirements.
• Measured Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) using calibrated coating gauges to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conducted visual inspections to identify coating defects such as holidays, runs, sags, pinholes, and overspray, performing touch-ups and repairs when required.
• Installed and removed industrial insulation systems on piping, cryogenic lines, vessels, tanks, and process equipment using fiberglass, mineral wool, calcium silicate, PIR, and cellular glass insulation materials.
• Performed Painting Under Insulation (PUI) and corrosion protection for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) prevention by preparing surfaces and applying approved coating systems before insulation installation.
• Installed and aligned cold shoes, pipe supports, insulated pipe supports, vapor barriers, and moisture barriers for cryogenic and low-temperature piping systems in accordance with engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Performed insulation work on LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) facilities, including cryogenic piping, valves, fittings, process equipment, and storage systems while maintaining thermal integrity and condensation control.
• Installed aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metal jacketing, banding systems, and weatherproof cladding to protect insulation systems from moisture, mechanical damage, and environmental exposure.
• Operated and maintained blast pots, air compressors, airless spray pumps, spray guns, hoses, nozzles, moisture separators, and related blasting and painting equipment.
• Protected adjacent equipment, valves, flanges, instruments, and sensitive areas by masking and covering surfaces before blasting and coating operations.
• Worked closely with Quality Control inspectors to verify coating quality and ensure all blasting, painting, insulation, and cryogenic insulation activities met client specifications and project standards.

• Maintained a clean and organized work area while following company safety procedures, confined space requirements, fall protection practices, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Reference:

• Foreman Nadieska Casana 832-903-4670